We are currently recruiting for a Benefits Lead based in Greater London.
Pay rate: £550 umbrella £420.93 PAYE – per day (paid weekly)
Hours: Full time (36 hrs per week)
Contract duration: Temporary ongoing
Purpose: This role will support the rollout and embedding of a newly refreshed benefits management framework across multiple programmes. The successful candidate will act as the central point of contact for benefits-related matters, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on support depending on the maturity of each programme.
Duties:
- Guide programmes through the updated benefits framework, including:
- Benefits mapping
- Identification
- Quantification of cashable, non-cashable, and quality benefits
- Support programmes with varying levels of internal capability:
- Some may have existing benefits staff (requiring oversight and guidance)
- Others may need direct, hands-on support (“holding the pen”)
- Work closely with cluster leads to ensure consistent data flow and monthly updates
- Translate time savings and efficiencies into measurable value (e.g. pound savings or productivity gains)
- Track benefit realisation timelines and outcomes
Essential Experience:
- Have 2–3 years’ experience minimum in benefits management, ideally within the public sector
Desirable Experience:
- Be comfortable operating in politically sensitive and complex environments, where stakeholder engagement may be challenging
- Have hands-on experience with benefits quantification, including:
- Budget-reducing cashable benefits
- Non-cashable efficiencies
- Productivity improvements
- Be able to convert qualitative improvements into demonstrable organisational value
- Be adaptable to different programme contexts, offering tailored support
- Be proactive and collaborative, working across multiple teams and stakeholders
Apply online or contact Terri O’Keefe on 07879 585551. You can also email terri@peelsolutions.co.uk for more information on this role.
